Learning Tamizh Pronunciation Using English | Roman Script

 A script is simply a tool that can guide us to utter the right sounds, which then form words that expand into a language.

Applied Theory of Special Relativity in Tantra

 E=MC² shows us that matter and energy are really two sides of the same coin. The speed of light is constant. So, energy is directly proportional to mass. Mass, on the other hand, defines matter.

Importance of Gaze ( Eyes ) In A Yoga Posture

When we speak about Yoga-Asanas ( Yogic postures ), we tend to tunnel-vision our concern to bodily alignment alone.

Why Did Devi Resort The Help of 8 Matrikas To Destroy Asuras?

Devi and the AshtaMatrkas vanquishing Asuras

 The 8 Mother deities are independent shaktis, absolute energies of the celebrated Gods of Hinduism.

'NamaH Shivaya' VS 'Shivaya Namaha' : Difference And Significance

 The variations within the Panchakshari have opened forums over the net, catalysing debates and discussions on the significance of these variations and their usage.

Neela Suktam Word to Word Meaning And Commentary | Yajur Veda

 Introduction to Vedas 

The entire Universe is reverberating. When there is reverberation, there is sound. In other words, the entire cosmos is simply a manifestation of sound energy. The ancient Vedic sages through penance, activated non-mechanical parts of their brains which enabled them to download cosmic data directly. They received cosmic truths in the form of sounds that they envisioned. These truths were recited as received and passed on generation after generation.

Difference Between Shiva, Sadashiva and Paramashiva

śiva, sadāśiva, paramaśiva. How do these forms differ from one another? We have to first understand the concept of tattvā-s in śaivism.

Bhuta Shuddhi in Shaiva Agama

In Śaiva rituals, immense emphasis is given to self-purification prior to the commencement of any pūjā or homa. As dictated by the Vedas and Upaniṣats, you are the absolute reality, which is denoted as Lord Śiva in Śaivism. The utmost important criterion in Śaiva tantra is to perform procedures to transform your being into Śiva.

Method To Give Life To A Deity in Shaiva Agama Tantra

In my previous article, I wrote about the method to invoke a deity as per Shaiva Agamas. Read it here

What Happens When You Offer Archana In A Temple?

  So you visit a temple, purchase an Archana ticket and have the priest perform sankalpa and puja on your behalf. What is the significance to this?

The Danger of Walking into any Random Temple You Encounter Part 2

This article is a continuation to 'The Danger of Walking Into Any Random Temple You Encounter Part 1' 

Panchasana - The 5 Dimensional Throne of God

In my previous article, I wrote about how the entire śaiva āgama is encapsulated into three components: āsanam, mūrti and mūlam. In this article, we are looking at the āsanam ( seat of the lord ).  In śaivism, there are two types of āsana puja:

The Method of Invoking Any Deity as Per Shaiva Agamas

 The process of consecrating, invoking, and establishing a deity can be split into three basic components as per Shaiva Agamas. In fact, these 3 components are said to make up the entire Shaiva Agamas. They are:

(1) Asanam

(2) Murti

(3) Mulam

How Did The Ancients Take Bath As Per Shaiva Agamas

 Our contemporary norms differ from the past millennia. Have you ever wondered how our ancients carried out their daily living? 

Unknown Part of Shaivism: Where Devi Reigns Ultimate

There is a misconception about the sect of Śaivism in regards to Devī worship. In Śaivism, Devī is seen as the ultimate, just like Sadāśiva.

The Concept Of Devil and Angel Comes from Hinduism | Papa and Punya Purusha

 
Have you seen the concept of angel and devil in cartoons, typically as illustrated above?

The Secret Letter From Sathya Sai Baba in 1974

 Image: The original letter, handwritten by Bhagavan Shri Sathya Sai Baba to Prof.Nanjundaiah in 1970s...

Dirty Dravidian Politics Behind Mother Tamil Image Exposed

 

Recently, Amit Shah's statement on Hindi as the potential language of unison set an emotional opposition from Tamizhs.

How To Knock the Head During Shuklam Baradharam as Per Scriptures?

Every common Hindu is familiar with the upper limb gesture we colloquially refer to as the 'Pillaiyar Kuttu'. You will find devotees performing this in front of Lord Ganapati in temples.

Vedas Are Science And Tantra Is The Technology To It

The Vedas and Agamas are the integral scriptures of Hinduism. While most Hindus seem to be aware of the Vedas and the smritis, the knowledge of Agamas is somewhat restricted to a smaller circle.